In pictures: UPDF launches COVID-19 mobile hospital
Apr 18, 2020
he hospital is located at the Bombo army headquarters, about 21 km north of the capital, Kampala.
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COVID-19 | UPDF | TREATMENT
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has built a 100-bed field hospital to fight COVID-19. Lt. Col. Henry Obbo, the Spokesperson for the Land Forces, told New Vision that the temporary hospital will be used to treat patients infected with COVID-19, in case the cases escalate. The hospital is located at the Bombo army headquarters, about 21 km north of the capital, Kampala.
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